Celeste R Gorman

Celeste R. Gorman serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in industrial manufacturing and specialized chemical products. Within the agency’s acquisition lifecycle, she oversees the full spectrum of contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned sourcing strategies. Her portfolio primarily centers on industrial inputs critical to operational readiness, including coatings, adhesives, and cleaning equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of material specifications and manufacturing standards. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with established manufacturers and industrial suppliers, particularly those capable of meeting stringent quality and regulatory requirements for chemical formulations and engineered products. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she maintains consistent engagement with firms possessing ISO-certified production capabilities and robust quality control systems. Her approach favors proven suppliers with scalable capacity and documented compliance histories, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure supply chain reliability. Gorman exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 94.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical suitability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 5.3% of awards directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to expanding vendor diversity where market conditions permit. Her procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing) and 325520 (Adhesive Manufacturing), reflecting specialized knowledge in chemical formulation, VOC compliance, and industrial application standards. She also regularly procures brooms, brushes, and mops under NAICS 339994, indicating operational support needs across facility maintenance programs. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of industrial chemistry, manufacturing processes, and lifecycle product performance, ensuring acquired goods meet rigorous performance and safety benchmarks.